12 hours ago
As continuous inflation squeezes household budgets, the discount retail sector should potentially benefit across the board, with middle- and lower-income consumers looking for value driving foot traffic into value chains. That's roughly what happened in the second-quarter reports from Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) and Dollar Tree, Inc. (NASDAQ:DLTR), both of which were released in late August. Both retailers outperformed expectations, though only one company's stock was rewarded for this.
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) reported second-quarter results on August 27 that exceeded expectations, and shares rose more than 6.5% in premarket trading. Net sales increased 5.2% to $11.29 billion, surpassing the $11.2 billion market forecast, while diluted EPS came in at $2.48, up 33.3% year-over-year and well above the $2.01 ******* ysts projected. Same-store sales increased 3.5%, driven by a 2.0% increase in customer traffic and a 1.5% increase in average transaction amount, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of traffic growth and the sixth consecutive quarter of positive comps across all four merchandise categories.
Management improved their full-year estimate across the board: same-store sales growth is now expected to be 2.5% to 2.9%, up from 2.2% to 2.7% before, while full-year EPS guidance increased to $7.80-$8.00 from $7.20-$7.45. Tariff refunds, a lower LIFO provision, and improved shrink and damages helped increase the gross margin by 127 basis points to 32.6%. CEO Todd Vasos also pointed to continued market share gains from higher-income households switching away from traditional grocers, a trend the company has cited for several quarters, with management announcing plans to resume up to $700 million in share buybacks in the latter half of the year, backed by remodels under its Project Renovate and Project Elevate initiatives.
Dollar Tree's results, released on August 27, indicate a more complicated situation. Diluted EPS came in at $2.70, including a $1.31-per-share net benefit related to tariff refunds, while revenue increased 7% year-over-year to $4.89 billion. Comparable store sales up 3.7%, driven by a 3.3% gain in average ticket and a 0.4% increase in traffic, a return to positive traffic that occurred a full quarter ahead of management's internal plan.
However, the headline figure includes an important caveat: $1.31 of the $2.70 in EPS came from the net impact of $383 million in IEEPA tariff refunds after related reinvestment spending, duties, and taxes. Strip that out, and underlying EPS was $1.39, above the $1.00-$1.15 range management had guided to in May and about 23% above the $1.13 consensus estimate.
#TRAFFIC
Dollar General Corporation (NYSE:DG) reported second-quarter results on August 27 that exceeded expectations, and shares rose more than 6.5% in premarket trading. Net sales increased 5.2% to $11.29 billion, surpassing the $11.2 billion market forecast, while diluted EPS came in at $2.48, up 33.3% year-over-year and well above the $2.01 ******* ysts projected. Same-store sales increased 3.5%, driven by a 2.0% increase in customer traffic and a 1.5% increase in average transaction amount, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of traffic growth and the sixth consecutive quarter of positive comps across all four merchandise categories.
Management improved their full-year estimate across the board: same-store sales growth is now expected to be 2.5% to 2.9%, up from 2.2% to 2.7% before, while full-year EPS guidance increased to $7.80-$8.00 from $7.20-$7.45. Tariff refunds, a lower LIFO provision, and improved shrink and damages helped increase the gross margin by 127 basis points to 32.6%. CEO Todd Vasos also pointed to continued market share gains from higher-income households switching away from traditional grocers, a trend the company has cited for several quarters, with management announcing plans to resume up to $700 million in share buybacks in the latter half of the year, backed by remodels under its Project Renovate and Project Elevate initiatives.
Dollar Tree's results, released on August 27, indicate a more complicated situation. Diluted EPS came in at $2.70, including a $1.31-per-share net benefit related to tariff refunds, while revenue increased 7% year-over-year to $4.89 billion. Comparable store sales up 3.7%, driven by a 3.3% gain in average ticket and a 0.4% increase in traffic, a return to positive traffic that occurred a full quarter ahead of management's internal plan.
However, the headline figure includes an important caveat: $1.31 of the $2.70 in EPS came from the net impact of $383 million in IEEPA tariff refunds after related reinvestment spending, duties, and taxes. Strip that out, and underlying EPS was $1.39, above the $1.00-$1.15 range management had guided to in May and about 23% above the $1.13 consensus estimate.
#TRAFFIC
2 days ago
Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Intel Corporation (NASDAQ:INTC) represent two sides of a historical silicon transition. A September 2 report from MacRumors highlighted a key milestone: Apple notified developers that universal Mac App Store apps requiring macOS 13 or later can now drop support for Intel-based Macs. Removing Intel binary slices simplifies app development and reduces download sizes. While symbolic, the move underscores Apple's completed transition to Apple Silicon and highlights Intel's diminishing footprint within Apple's high-margin ecosystem.
Financially, Apple is faring significantly better than Intel.
For Q3 2026 (ended June 27, 2026), Apple reported record quarterly revenue of $109.4 billion, up 16% year-over-year, driven by double-digit growth across iPhone, Mac, and Services. The company's gross margin reached 50.1%, supported by a 2 percentage point favorable impact from tariff refunds. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) surged 29% year-over-year to $2.02, which included a $0.11 favorable boost from tariff refunds. Operating cash flow and active installed base both set new June quarter records.
Intel's Q2 2026 financial results (ended June 27, 2026) delivered $16.1 billion in quarterly revenue, up 25% year-over-year, marking its fastest top-line growth in over 15 years. Intel reported a GAAP net loss of $11.0 billion (GAAP EPS of -$2.16), largely driven by non-cash charges and mark-to-market adjustments. However, on a non-GAAP basis, net income reached $2.2 billion ($0.42 diluted EPS), nearly doubling consensus expectations. Non-GAAP gross margin expanded to 41.8% (40.4% GAAP) on strong product mix and factory yields.
Apple's bull case centers on expanding Services margins, strong ecosystem lock-in, and the potential for Apple Intelligence to drive further demand and engagement across iOS and macOS devices, supporting high-margin growth. On the other hand, Apple faces risks from elevated valuation multiples, sluggish growth in Greater China, where Q3 revenue reached $14.7 billion, and ongoing global antitrust scrutiny over App Store fees.
#revenue
Financially, Apple is faring significantly better than Intel.
For Q3 2026 (ended June 27, 2026), Apple reported record quarterly revenue of $109.4 billion, up 16% year-over-year, driven by double-digit growth across iPhone, Mac, and Services. The company's gross margin reached 50.1%, supported by a 2 percentage point favorable impact from tariff refunds. Diluted earnings per share (EPS) surged 29% year-over-year to $2.02, which included a $0.11 favorable boost from tariff refunds. Operating cash flow and active installed base both set new June quarter records.
Intel's Q2 2026 financial results (ended June 27, 2026) delivered $16.1 billion in quarterly revenue, up 25% year-over-year, marking its fastest top-line growth in over 15 years. Intel reported a GAAP net loss of $11.0 billion (GAAP EPS of -$2.16), largely driven by non-cash charges and mark-to-market adjustments. However, on a non-GAAP basis, net income reached $2.2 billion ($0.42 diluted EPS), nearly doubling consensus expectations. Non-GAAP gross margin expanded to 41.8% (40.4% GAAP) on strong product mix and factory yields.
Apple's bull case centers on expanding Services margins, strong ecosystem lock-in, and the potential for Apple Intelligence to drive further demand and engagement across iOS and macOS devices, supporting high-margin growth. On the other hand, Apple faces risks from elevated valuation multiples, sluggish growth in Greater China, where Q3 revenue reached $14.7 billion, and ongoing global antitrust scrutiny over App Store fees.
#revenue
8 days ago
Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is clearly smack in the middle of the AI profit boom.
"Customers are buying everything," Hewlett Packard Enterprise CEO Antonio Neri told Yahoo Finance in an interview, pointing to brisk demand in its most recent quarter for routers and servers.
Neri said demand for the company's products looks strong through the next decade.
HPE generated revenue of $12.21 billion in its fiscal third quarter, reported late Wednesday, up 34% year over year. Adjusted earnings per share climbed over 30% to $1.11.
Both the top- and bottom-line figures comfortably surpassed Wall Street consensus estimates.
#antonio
"Customers are buying everything," Hewlett Packard Enterprise CEO Antonio Neri told Yahoo Finance in an interview, pointing to brisk demand in its most recent quarter for routers and servers.
Neri said demand for the company's products looks strong through the next decade.
HPE generated revenue of $12.21 billion in its fiscal third quarter, reported late Wednesday, up 34% year over year. Adjusted earnings per share climbed over 30% to $1.11.
Both the top- and bottom-line figures comfortably surpassed Wall Street consensus estimates.
#antonio
9 days ago
Palo Alto Networks Inc (NYSE:PANW, XETRA:5AP) shares fell 10% Wednesday even after the cybersecurity company beat expectations across key fourth-quarter metrics and issued fiscal 2027 guidance above Street estimates.
The company reported next-generation security (NGS) annual recurring revenue of $9.1 billion, up 63% year-over-year, topping the Street's $8.86 billion estimate and including nearly $1 billion in net new ARR.
Revenue came in at $3.41 billion versus expectations of $3.35 billion, while remaining performance obligations reached $21.2 billion against a $20.95 billion estimate. Earnings per share of $1.02 beat the $0.98 consensus.
Operating margin was roughly in line at 29.6% versus an expected 29.3%, while gross margin came in light at 74.8% versus 76%.
Analysts at BofA said the muted market reaction reflected an unusually high bar for the quarter rather than any weakness in execution, noting that elevated investor expectations, driven by anticipation around Chronosphere, CyberArk cross-sell and improving cyber demand, left investors looking for an even stronger beat.
#beat #company #year
The company reported next-generation security (NGS) annual recurring revenue of $9.1 billion, up 63% year-over-year, topping the Street's $8.86 billion estimate and including nearly $1 billion in net new ARR.
Revenue came in at $3.41 billion versus expectations of $3.35 billion, while remaining performance obligations reached $21.2 billion against a $20.95 billion estimate. Earnings per share of $1.02 beat the $0.98 consensus.
Operating margin was roughly in line at 29.6% versus an expected 29.3%, while gross margin came in light at 74.8% versus 76%.
Analysts at BofA said the muted market reaction reflected an unusually high bar for the quarter rather than any weakness in execution, noting that elevated investor expectations, driven by anticipation around Chronosphere, CyberArk cross-sell and improving cyber demand, left investors looking for an even stronger beat.
#beat #company #year
12 days ago
First Eagle Investment Management, an investment management company, released its Q2 2026 investor update for "First Eagle Global Fund". The letter can be downloaded here. Easing tensions in the Middle East led to a strong rally in risk markets in Q2. The S&P 500 Index rose 15.2%, while the MSCI EAFE Index gained 10.8%. Growth stocks outperformed, with the MSCI World Growth Index significantly exceeding value returns. A notable shift in U.S. interest rate expectations followed Kevin Warsh's appointment as chair of the Federal Open Market Committee, pushing Treasury yields higher and strengthening the dollar. Despite the optimistic market environment, concerns about fiscal constraints and limited policy flexibility remain. Tighter credit spreads and elevated equity valuations reflect strong demand for financial ******* ets, with household wealth in equities at a post-WWII high. Earnings expectations are buoyant, driven by AI infrastructure developments. Against this backdrop, Global Fund A Shares returned 2.86% in Q2 2026, with emerging markets and developed Europe as the primary contributors. Developed Asia (excluding ******* an) was the only detractor, and ******* an lagged. Information technology and financials led among equity sectors, while materials and energy detracted. The fund underperformed relative to the MSCI World Index during this period. Also, check the fund's top five holdings to see its best picks in 2026.
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, First Eagle Global Fund highlighted Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV) as a notable contributor. Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV) is a US-based health benefits company. On August 31, 2026, Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV) closed at $392.54 per share. Over the past month, Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV) reported 3.85%, but its shares are up 21.78% over the past year. Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV) has a market capitalization of $85.13 billion, and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $274.84 to $436.24.
First Eagle Global Fund stated the following regarding Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Shares of Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV), the health insurer and healthcare-services provider formerly known as Anthem, rallied during the quarter as margins expanded—after a protracted decline—due to declining medical costs, stronger pricing and increased utilization with higher premiums."
Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV) is not on our list of the 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 84 hedge fund portfolios held Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV) at the end of the second quarter, which was 87 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshor
In its second-quarter 2026 investor letter, First Eagle Global Fund highlighted Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV) as a notable contributor. Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV) is a US-based health benefits company. On August 31, 2026, Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV) closed at $392.54 per share. Over the past month, Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV) reported 3.85%, but its shares are up 21.78% over the past year. Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV) has a market capitalization of $85.13 billion, and its stock has traded within a 52-week range of $274.84 to $436.24.
First Eagle Global Fund stated the following regarding Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV) in its Q2 2026 investor letter:
"Shares of Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV), the health insurer and healthcare-services provider formerly known as Anthem, rallied during the quarter as margins expanded—after a protracted decline—due to declining medical costs, stronger pricing and increased utilization with higher premiums."
Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV) is not on our list of the 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds. As per our database, 84 hedge fund portfolios held Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV) at the end of the second quarter, which was 87 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of Elevance Health, Inc. (NYSE:ELV) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshor
18 days ago
By Johann M Cherian and Ankur Banerjee
Aug 26 (Reuters) - Global stocks edged up and weaker oil prices pushed bond yields lower on Wednesday on hopes that the vital Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen, while investors awaited U.S. inflation data and another pivotal earnings report from AI heavyweight Nvidia.
Iran and Oman said they had discussed "a joint temporary navigational corridor" through the Strait of Hormuz and agreed to clear it of mines, rejuvenating hopes for a breakthrough in the nearly six-month conflict that has roiled oil markets and stoked global inflationary worries.
Brent crude futures fell for a third straight day on Wednesday, sliding nearly 3% to $85.95 per barrel on the prospect of more supply coming through the Strait, which handled a fifth of the world's traded oil before the war.
That helped push short-term bond yields, sensitive to central bank interest rate expectations, lower.
#nearly
Aug 26 (Reuters) - Global stocks edged up and weaker oil prices pushed bond yields lower on Wednesday on hopes that the vital Strait of Hormuz could soon reopen, while investors awaited U.S. inflation data and another pivotal earnings report from AI heavyweight Nvidia.
Iran and Oman said they had discussed "a joint temporary navigational corridor" through the Strait of Hormuz and agreed to clear it of mines, rejuvenating hopes for a breakthrough in the nearly six-month conflict that has roiled oil markets and stoked global inflationary worries.
Brent crude futures fell for a third straight day on Wednesday, sliding nearly 3% to $85.95 per barrel on the prospect of more supply coming through the Strait, which handled a fifth of the world's traded oil before the war.
That helped push short-term bond yields, sensitive to central bank interest rate expectations, lower.
#nearly
18 days ago
Expion Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ:XPON), formerly Expion360 Inc., has acquired oil and gas ****** ets in Eastern Louisiana, marking its first entry into the sector as the company broadens its strategy beyond its established energy storage business.
The transaction includes approximately 3,000 net acres of existing leasehold, a wellbore and mineral ****** le research covering roughly 13,000 net acres. Expion paid an adjusted $3.425 million in cash at closing and plans to fund an additional leasing programme ahead of drilling and testing targeted by February 15, 2027.
Expion Energy (NASDAQ:XPON) is entering oil and gas exploration for the first time, representing a significant change in the company's operating strategy.
The acquisition cost $3.425 million in cash on an adjusted basis and provides approximately 3,000 net acres of existing leasehold in Eastern Louisiana.
Expion has committed up to $4 million toward the leasing programme, including at least $2.5 million for leasing at prevailing market rates.
#energy #xpon #first
The transaction includes approximately 3,000 net acres of existing leasehold, a wellbore and mineral ****** le research covering roughly 13,000 net acres. Expion paid an adjusted $3.425 million in cash at closing and plans to fund an additional leasing programme ahead of drilling and testing targeted by February 15, 2027.
Expion Energy (NASDAQ:XPON) is entering oil and gas exploration for the first time, representing a significant change in the company's operating strategy.
The acquisition cost $3.425 million in cash on an adjusted basis and provides approximately 3,000 net acres of existing leasehold in Eastern Louisiana.
Expion has committed up to $4 million toward the leasing programme, including at least $2.5 million for leasing at prevailing market rates.
#energy #xpon #first
19 days ago
What if the future of freight isn't just electric, but intelligent, connected, and built to run at scale? That's essentially the bet behind Einride AB (ENRD), the Swedish freight-technology company building an electric trucking network powered by its Saga AI fleet-intelligence platform.
And now, Einride is looking at a much bigger road ahead.
Soros Fund Management Opened a New Position in Nebius During Q2. What This Means for NBIS Stock.
Ahead of Nvidia Earnings, Here's What Barchart Data Says Comes Next for NVDA Stock
Nvidia Earnings, Jackson Hole and Other Key Things to Watch this Week
#NVIDIA #earnings #ahead #saga
And now, Einride is looking at a much bigger road ahead.
Soros Fund Management Opened a New Position in Nebius During Q2. What This Means for NBIS Stock.
Ahead of Nvidia Earnings, Here's What Barchart Data Says Comes Next for NVDA Stock
Nvidia Earnings, Jackson Hole and Other Key Things to Watch this Week
#NVIDIA #earnings #ahead #saga
23 days ago
Spyre Therapeutics (SYRE) has surged more than 565% over the past year, driven by strong technical momentum.
Shares are trading at a new 3-year high.
SYRE maintains a 100% "Buy" technical opinion from Barchart.
Short interest is elevated at 13.81% of float, highlighting volatility and the need for disciplined risk management.
Valued at $9.5 billion, Spyre Therapeutics (SYRE) is a biotechnology company which aims to create inflammatory bowel disease products by combining antibody engineering, rational therapeutic combinations, and precision medicine approaches for patient selection.
#year #short
Shares are trading at a new 3-year high.
SYRE maintains a 100% "Buy" technical opinion from Barchart.
Short interest is elevated at 13.81% of float, highlighting volatility and the need for disciplined risk management.
Valued at $9.5 billion, Spyre Therapeutics (SYRE) is a biotechnology company which aims to create inflammatory bowel disease products by combining antibody engineering, rational therapeutic combinations, and precision medicine approaches for patient selection.
#year #short
26 days ago
Monolithic Power Systems (MPWR) just picked up another vote of confidence. GF Securities recently initiated coverage of the stock with a "Buy" rating and a $1,706 price target, which is well above where the shares trade today. The reason comes down to one shift that keeps getting bigger. AI chips need power, and Monolithic makes the parts that deliver it. Basically, every new generation of AI chip, from Nvidia's (NVDA) older models to its upcoming ones, draws far more electricity than the last. That power has to be delivered cleanly and precisely, right next to the chip, or performance suffers. Monolithic designs those power components. In other words, as AI chips get hungrier, each one needs more of Monolithic's parts, at a higher value per chip. The company essentially sells more with every step up in AI computing power.
This isn't just a forecast, since it's already showing up in the results. Monolithic reported record revenue of $981 million last quarter, up 48% from a year earlier. The standout was its enterprise data business, the segment tied to AI and data center chips, which jumped 45% sequentially. Demand was strong enough that management raised its full-year growth target for that segment from 85% to a staggering 130%.
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The company is also spreading its bets. Beyond AI, it's winning new business in the automotive sector, communications equipment, and pushing into robotics. On the earnings call, CEO Michael Hsing described the shift that the company is going through. He said Monolithic is moving from just selling chips to providing complete power solutions and called it "the highest power density company in the world."
GF Securities isn't alone in its optimism. A vast majority of Wall Street **** ysts covering Monolithic rate it a "Buy." To give you an idea of how bullish the **** ysts are, even the lowest price target of $1,575 is higher than Monolithic's current stock price. The consensus among these experts is broadly the same. As long as AI keeps demanding more power, the company making the parts that deliver it should keep growing rapidly.
#company #chip
This isn't just a forecast, since it's already showing up in the results. Monolithic reported record revenue of $981 million last quarter, up 48% from a year earlier. The standout was its enterprise data business, the segment tied to AI and data center chips, which jumped 45% sequentially. Demand was strong enough that management raised its full-year growth target for that segment from 85% to a staggering 130%.
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The company is also spreading its bets. Beyond AI, it's winning new business in the automotive sector, communications equipment, and pushing into robotics. On the earnings call, CEO Michael Hsing described the shift that the company is going through. He said Monolithic is moving from just selling chips to providing complete power solutions and called it "the highest power density company in the world."
GF Securities isn't alone in its optimism. A vast majority of Wall Street **** ysts covering Monolithic rate it a "Buy." To give you an idea of how bullish the **** ysts are, even the lowest price target of $1,575 is higher than Monolithic's current stock price. The consensus among these experts is broadly the same. As long as AI keeps demanding more power, the company making the parts that deliver it should keep growing rapidly.
#company #chip
1 month ago
Interested in Loblaw Companies Limited? Here are five stocks we like better.
Loblaw delivered solid Q2 growth: Revenue rose 4.1% to C$15.3 billion, adjusted EBITDA increased 5.1% to C$1.9 billion, and adjusted diluted EPS climbed 11.9% to C$0.66.
Discount grocery, pharmacy and e-commerce led momentum. Hard-discount comparable sales grew nearly 4%, drug retail sales increased 6.1%, and online sales rose 19.3%; management also sees significant longer-term growth potential from generic GLP-1 medications.
Management maintained an upbeat outlook and boosted shareholder returns. Loblaw reaffirmed high-single-digit adjusted EPS growth for 2026, raised expected share repurchases to C$2.1 billion, and expects store expansion and distribution-center costs to ease in the second half.
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#adjusted #sales
Loblaw delivered solid Q2 growth: Revenue rose 4.1% to C$15.3 billion, adjusted EBITDA increased 5.1% to C$1.9 billion, and adjusted diluted EPS climbed 11.9% to C$0.66.
Discount grocery, pharmacy and e-commerce led momentum. Hard-discount comparable sales grew nearly 4%, drug retail sales increased 6.1%, and online sales rose 19.3%; management also sees significant longer-term growth potential from generic GLP-1 medications.
Management maintained an upbeat outlook and boosted shareholder returns. Loblaw reaffirmed high-single-digit adjusted EPS growth for 2026, raised expected share repurchases to C$2.1 billion, and expects store expansion and distribution-center costs to ease in the second half.
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#adjusted #sales
2 months ago
O'Keeffe Stevens Advisory, an investment advisory firm, released its second-quarter 2026 investor letter. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. During Q2 2026, the market experienced notable dispersion between perceived AI losers and winners. The firm has made investments early in AI infrastructure companies, which yielded gains during market repricing. The second quarter experienced strong equity rallies, with the S&P 500 gaining 15.2% and the Nasdaq 21.4%, marking the best quarter since Q2 2020. While the software sector faced challenges, with the iShares Software ETF dropping ~27% before a rally, reflecting high volatility. This volatility is seen as an opportunity, despite the potential for 'dead money' in underperforming stocks. The firm remains cautious, focuses on owning durable businesses at reasonable prices, holding cash, and hedging risks to navigate unpredictability. In addition, please check the Strategy's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, O'Keeffe Stevens Advisory highlighted Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:CALY). Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:CALY) is a global manufacturer of golf equipment, golf and lifestyle apparel, and other accessories. On July 27, 2026, Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:CALY) closed at $18.27 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $3.28 billion. Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:CALY) posted a one-month return of -2.77%, while its shares gained 89.72% over the past 52 weeks.
O'Keeffe Stevens Advisory stated the following regarding Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:CALY) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:CALY): Post the announced sale of their TopGolf business, the next catalyst to the story is demonstrating the clean, high-quality business of the remaining club, ball, and apparel business. Q1 net sales rose 9.2% to $687.5m, adjusted EBITDA climbed 31.1% to $163.7 million, and non-GAAP net income from continuing operations increased 96%, with gross margin up roughly 260 basis points, absorbing about $18m of incremental tariX expense. Management raised its full-year outlook, and the summer thus far has been a net positive for the golf industry. On capital return, through April 30, Callaway repurchased 5.6 million shares at an average cost of $14.08 ($79 million of the $200 million authorization), and on May 1 the company settled its $258 million of convertible notes in cash and remains in a net cash position. Our thesis continues to play out, and while the stock has materially appreciated, we still see upside to numbers. Management is acting exactly as expected, reducing debt, returning capital a complex-to-simple story easy for all to understand better."
#golf #caly #o 'keeffe #stevens
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, O'Keeffe Stevens Advisory highlighted Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:CALY). Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:CALY) is a global manufacturer of golf equipment, golf and lifestyle apparel, and other accessories. On July 27, 2026, Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:CALY) closed at $18.27 per share, reflecting a market capitalization of $3.28 billion. Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:CALY) posted a one-month return of -2.77%, while its shares gained 89.72% over the past 52 weeks.
O'Keeffe Stevens Advisory stated the following regarding Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:CALY) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"Callaway Golf Company (NYSE:CALY): Post the announced sale of their TopGolf business, the next catalyst to the story is demonstrating the clean, high-quality business of the remaining club, ball, and apparel business. Q1 net sales rose 9.2% to $687.5m, adjusted EBITDA climbed 31.1% to $163.7 million, and non-GAAP net income from continuing operations increased 96%, with gross margin up roughly 260 basis points, absorbing about $18m of incremental tariX expense. Management raised its full-year outlook, and the summer thus far has been a net positive for the golf industry. On capital return, through April 30, Callaway repurchased 5.6 million shares at an average cost of $14.08 ($79 million of the $200 million authorization), and on May 1 the company settled its $258 million of convertible notes in cash and remains in a net cash position. Our thesis continues to play out, and while the stock has materially appreciated, we still see upside to numbers. Management is acting exactly as expected, reducing debt, returning capital a complex-to-simple story easy for all to understand better."
#golf #caly #o 'keeffe #stevens
2 months ago
The Federal Reserve's two-day policy meeting concludes on Wednesday with an interest rate decision at 2:00 p.m. ET. The Fed's next move — to hold or hike — remains a close call.
Markets expect the central bank to keep interest rates unchanged, but inflationary pressures arising from the war in Iran and AI bottlenecks could prompt officials to opt for a surprise hike. Bond traders placed 64.2% odds that the Fed will hold rates steady and 35.8% odds that it will hike, according to the CME Group's FedWatch on Tuesday morning.
The Fed's decision is opaque not only due to the balance of economic forces; it's also by design. As new Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh reforms the institution, he's looking to bring the Fed back to an era of less communication with markets on the path of policy.
Warsh has repeatedly said he wants a "good family fight" at Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings. He's likely to get that, as officials remain divided on whether to hike interest rates this year.
If the Fed opts to raise interest rates today, it will likely be for two reasons: energy inflation stemming from the war in Iran coupled with the fact that inflation has remained stubbornly above the Fed's 2% goal for over five years.
#warsh
Markets expect the central bank to keep interest rates unchanged, but inflationary pressures arising from the war in Iran and AI bottlenecks could prompt officials to opt for a surprise hike. Bond traders placed 64.2% odds that the Fed will hold rates steady and 35.8% odds that it will hike, according to the CME Group's FedWatch on Tuesday morning.
The Fed's decision is opaque not only due to the balance of economic forces; it's also by design. As new Fed Chairman Kevin Warsh reforms the institution, he's looking to bring the Fed back to an era of less communication with markets on the path of policy.
Warsh has repeatedly said he wants a "good family fight" at Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) meetings. He's likely to get that, as officials remain divided on whether to hike interest rates this year.
If the Fed opts to raise interest rates today, it will likely be for two reasons: energy inflation stemming from the war in Iran coupled with the fact that inflation has remained stubbornly above the Fed's 2% goal for over five years.
#warsh
2 months ago
These are unprecedented times, with companies pumping hundreds of billions of dollars into capital expenditures -- data centers, GPUs, and other infrastructure for artificial intelligence (AI). It's an arms race of sorts, and companies are spending first and asking questions later in fear of missing out on their share of AI adoption.
Two groups of AI stocks have formed within this capex boom. On one side are the AI hyperscalers, big tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Alphabet. On the other side are neoclouds, companies such as CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV) and Nebius Group (NASDAQ: NBIS), that build specialized GPU data centers and sell the computing power.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Knowing which group actually wins in the big picture is crucial to deciding where to invest your dollars.
Neocloud companies build specialized GPU data centers, engineered from the ground up for AI workloads. That specialization gives them cost advantages over hyperscalers building more generalized data centers for a broader range of applications. The rampant demand for AI compute is fueling blistering growth at neocloud companies such as CoreWeave and Nebius, where ***** ysts expect revenue to multiply over the next couple of years.
#coreweave #NASDAQ #nebius
Two groups of AI stocks have formed within this capex boom. On one side are the AI hyperscalers, big tech companies like Microsoft, Amazon, Meta Platforms, and Alphabet. On the other side are neoclouds, companies such as CoreWeave (NASDAQ: CRWV) and Nebius Group (NASDAQ: NBIS), that build specialized GPU data centers and sell the computing power.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
Knowing which group actually wins in the big picture is crucial to deciding where to invest your dollars.
Neocloud companies build specialized GPU data centers, engineered from the ground up for AI workloads. That specialization gives them cost advantages over hyperscalers building more generalized data centers for a broader range of applications. The rampant demand for AI compute is fueling blistering growth at neocloud companies such as CoreWeave and Nebius, where ***** ysts expect revenue to multiply over the next couple of years.
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2 months ago
City Different Investments, an investment management firm, released Q2 2026 investor update for its global equity strategies. A copy of the letter can be downloaded here. City Different global equity strategies delivered strong results in the second quarter, but trailed the global market driven by AI enthusiasm. Its Focused Global returned +7.08%, and Global Equity returned +5.36% during the quarter. This compared to the MSCI All Country World Index return of +14.93%. YTD, the strategies returned +11.28% and +5.29%, vs +11.25% for the index. The global strategies involve focused portfolios of long-only equities selected on a global basis, aimed at long-term investment potential. The firm remains optimistic about these portfolios, which are constructed based on long-term fundamental ******* sments. In addition, please check the Fund's top five holdings to know its best picks in 2026.
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, City Different Investments highlighted MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI). MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) is a leading online commerce platform in Latin America that operates Mercado Libre Marketplace and Mercado Pago FinTech platforms. On July 21, 2026, MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) closed at $1,822.65 per share. One-month return of MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) was 8.47%, and its shares lost 24.82% over the past 52 weeks. MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) has a market capitalization of $92.4 billion.
City Different Investments stated the following regarding MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI), the leading e-commerce and fintech company in Latin America, also declined. Investors fret over its heavy investment spending and potential disruption from AI, but the business marches on. You can read our ******* sment of this "MercadoLibre Paradox" in our recent blog post."
MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 102 hedge fund portfolios held MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) at the end of the first quarter, compared to 113 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
#NASDAQ #meli #investment
In its Q2 2026 investor letter, City Different Investments highlighted MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI). MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) is a leading online commerce platform in Latin America that operates Mercado Libre Marketplace and Mercado Pago FinTech platforms. On July 21, 2026, MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) closed at $1,822.65 per share. One-month return of MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) was 8.47%, and its shares lost 24.82% over the past 52 weeks. MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) has a market capitalization of $92.4 billion.
City Different Investments stated the following regarding MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) in its Q2 2026 investor update:
"MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI), the leading e-commerce and fintech company in Latin America, also declined. Investors fret over its heavy investment spending and potential disruption from AI, but the business marches on. You can read our ******* sment of this "MercadoLibre Paradox" in our recent blog post."
MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) is not on our list of 40 Most Popular Stocks Among Hedge Funds Heading Into 2026. According to our database, 102 hedge fund portfolios held MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) at the end of the first quarter, compared to 113 in the previous quarter. While we acknowledge the potential of MercadoLibre, Inc. (NASDAQ:MELI) as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock.
#NASDAQ #meli #investment
2 months ago
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2 months ago
Since Meta Platforms' (META) founding by Mark Zuckerberg and four of his Harvard classmates in 2004, the company has built a dominant social media ecosystem comprising Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, Messenger, and Threads, complemented by its Reality Labs hardware division. Moving beyond its origins in social networking, the enterprise has transformed into a comprehensive artificial intelligence leader, utilizing its massive data resources to fuel AI-driven advertising, advanced AI agents, and custom hardware initiatives via its growing Meta Superintelligence Labs.
META shares are currently trading significantly under their 52-week peak of $796.25 from Aug. 15, 2025, while holding above the 52-week low of $520.26 set on March 27, 2026. Year-to-date (YTD), the stock has declined by roughly 3%, bringing its market capitalization to about $1.6 trillion.
Alibaba Stock Just Got Apple's Biggest AI Endorsement. This Could Be a Game Changer for BABA.
Elon Musk Says If ******* eX Accomplishes Its Goals, 'It Will Be Worth More Than The Rest of Earth' — Though He's Also Said 'Money Will Stop Being Relevant'
AI Bubble Fears, Earnings and Other Can't Miss Items this Week
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META shares are currently trading significantly under their 52-week peak of $796.25 from Aug. 15, 2025, while holding above the 52-week low of $520.26 set on March 27, 2026. Year-to-date (YTD), the stock has declined by roughly 3%, bringing its market capitalization to about $1.6 trillion.
Alibaba Stock Just Got Apple's Biggest AI Endorsement. This Could Be a Game Changer for BABA.
Elon Musk Says If ******* eX Accomplishes Its Goals, 'It Will Be Worth More Than The Rest of Earth' — Though He's Also Said 'Money Will Stop Being Relevant'
AI Bubble Fears, Earnings and Other Can't Miss Items this Week
#meta #Stock #zuckerberg
2 months ago
The S&P 500 (^GSPC) is in an earnings boom. The usual earnings bust never came.
Wall Street's forecast for S&P 500 profits over the next year has climbed to about $373 per share, up roughly 32% from a year ago.
That is a rare number.
Since 1990, forward earnings growth has been stronger only in the aftermath of the global financial crisis and the pandemic. Back then, however, Wall Street was rebounding from deep cuts to its forecasts.
Not this time.
Wall Street's forecast for S&P 500 profits over the next year has climbed to about $373 per share, up roughly 32% from a year ago.
That is a rare number.
Since 1990, forward earnings growth has been stronger only in the aftermath of the global financial crisis and the pandemic. Back then, however, Wall Street was rebounding from deep cuts to its forecasts.
Not this time.
2 months ago
Increasingly, retirees are turning to financial advisers for the first time to help navigate an array of issues as they step out of the workforce.
Nearly half want guidance on saving and investing after leaving their workplace retirement plan, according to a report published by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI).
Roughly a third want advice for what to do with the money in their former workplace plan, while nearly 3 in 10 want a withdrawal strategy that turns savings into retirement income. Others seek help with taxes, long-term care planning, debt reduction, or estate planning.
"Going from a dependable regular income to no income stream at all can be terrifying," said Andrea Billquist, a financial planner in College Park, Texas. "With this new retirement reality, many quickly realize that they have more questions than answers and identify that they would like advice and support to make the right steps."
Yahoo Finance reached out to financial advisers about what questions are top of mind for these former do-it-yourself folks.
Nearly half want guidance on saving and investing after leaving their workplace retirement plan, according to a report published by the Employee Benefit Research Institute (EBRI).
Roughly a third want advice for what to do with the money in their former workplace plan, while nearly 3 in 10 want a withdrawal strategy that turns savings into retirement income. Others seek help with taxes, long-term care planning, debt reduction, or estate planning.
"Going from a dependable regular income to no income stream at all can be terrifying," said Andrea Billquist, a financial planner in College Park, Texas. "With this new retirement reality, many quickly realize that they have more questions than answers and identify that they would like advice and support to make the right steps."
Yahoo Finance reached out to financial advisers about what questions are top of mind for these former do-it-yourself folks.
2 months ago
GlobalFoundries Inc. (NASDAQ:GFS) is one of the best up and coming stocks to invest in right now. On June 23, GlobalFoundries announced the production readiness of its SLATE wafer-to-wafer bonding technology on its 9SW radio-frequency silicon-on-insulator platform. Manufactured at the company's 300mm facility in Singapore, this 3D integration solution is expected to ramp to volume production by the second half of 2027.
The SLATE technology allows designers to stack and integrate large-size field-effect transistors in vertical architectures, reducing die size by up to 45%. This capability helps decrease the total design area for radio-frequency components, such as antenna tuners and amplifiers, in ***** e-constrained 5G mobile devices.
Close-up of Silicon Die are being Extracted from Semiconductor Wafer and Attached to Substrate by Pick and Place Machine. Computer Chip Manufacturing at Fab. Semiconductor Packaging Process.
By combining the 9SW platform with advanced 3D packaging, GlobalFoundries Inc. (NASDAQ:GFS) aims to support the development of more compact and power-efficient cellular front-ends. An integrated process design kit is currently available to help designers begin prototyping for next-generation mobile and wireless applications.
GlobalFoundries Inc. (NASDAQ:GFS) is a leading multinational semiconductor manufacturer operating as a pure-play foundry, producing chips designed by other companies.
The SLATE technology allows designers to stack and integrate large-size field-effect transistors in vertical architectures, reducing die size by up to 45%. This capability helps decrease the total design area for radio-frequency components, such as antenna tuners and amplifiers, in ***** e-constrained 5G mobile devices.
Close-up of Silicon Die are being Extracted from Semiconductor Wafer and Attached to Substrate by Pick and Place Machine. Computer Chip Manufacturing at Fab. Semiconductor Packaging Process.
By combining the 9SW platform with advanced 3D packaging, GlobalFoundries Inc. (NASDAQ:GFS) aims to support the development of more compact and power-efficient cellular front-ends. An integrated process design kit is currently available to help designers begin prototyping for next-generation mobile and wireless applications.
GlobalFoundries Inc. (NASDAQ:GFS) is a leading multinational semiconductor manufacturer operating as a pure-play foundry, producing chips designed by other companies.
2 months ago
Solitario Resources Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:XPL) is one of the 7 Best Silver Mining Penny Stocks to Buy.
On June 17, 2026, Solitario Resources Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:XPL) announced that its 2026 Ponderosa drilling program is well advanced at its 100%-owned Golden Crest gold project in South Dakota. Drilling began in the second half of May, and four core holes have been completed in the Ponderosa area. Core samples from the first two holes have been shipped to the ******* ay lab, while samples from the next two holes are being prepared for shipment. Initial ******* ay results are expected in early August.
Solitario also said preparations are nearly complete for the first-ever drilling at its 100%-owned Cat Creek critical metals project in south-central Colorado. Cat Creek is located within the Climax-Henderson-Questa molybdenum porphyry belt. The project was originally discovered by Anaconda Copper in the early 1980s, but planned drilling did not proceed after company-wide exploration activities were shut down in early 1983. The property was never drill tested.
CEO Chris Herald said Solitario now has "two active drilling programs" with Ponderosa well advanced and Cat Creek drilling set to begin. The company is also advancing the drilling permit for its recently acquired Bright Angel copper-gold project in north-central Colorado. Solitario noted that all three active 100%-owned properties are located in the United States.
Solitario Resources Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:XPL) engages in the acquisition and exploration of precious metal, zinc, and other base metal properties in North and South America.
On June 17, 2026, Solitario Resources Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:XPL) announced that its 2026 Ponderosa drilling program is well advanced at its 100%-owned Golden Crest gold project in South Dakota. Drilling began in the second half of May, and four core holes have been completed in the Ponderosa area. Core samples from the first two holes have been shipped to the ******* ay lab, while samples from the next two holes are being prepared for shipment. Initial ******* ay results are expected in early August.
Solitario also said preparations are nearly complete for the first-ever drilling at its 100%-owned Cat Creek critical metals project in south-central Colorado. Cat Creek is located within the Climax-Henderson-Questa molybdenum porphyry belt. The project was originally discovered by Anaconda Copper in the early 1980s, but planned drilling did not proceed after company-wide exploration activities were shut down in early 1983. The property was never drill tested.
CEO Chris Herald said Solitario now has "two active drilling programs" with Ponderosa well advanced and Cat Creek drilling set to begin. The company is also advancing the drilling permit for its recently acquired Bright Angel copper-gold project in north-central Colorado. Solitario noted that all three active 100%-owned properties are located in the United States.
Solitario Resources Corp. (NYSEAMERICAN:XPL) engages in the acquisition and exploration of precious metal, zinc, and other base metal properties in North and South America.
2 months ago
Repay Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:RPAY) is one of the best 11 small-cap software infrastructure stocks to buy now.
On June 18, Repay Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:RPAY) completed its first successful proof of concept, allowing the acceptance of Stablecoin payments via its platform. This represented a significant milestone in REPAY's efforts to evaluate blockchain payment solutions for its enterprise clients and their end-users.
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The proof of concept was a fully functional demonstration of a consumer-to-business transaction executed on the Stellar blockchain system. Consumers with a compatible digital wallet could initiate a transfer of USD Coin to a corresponding wallet belonging to a REPAY client. USD Coin is a fiat-backed, regulated stablecoin pegged to the U.S. Dollar at 1:1.
The demonstration was built around utilizing the company's existing technology stack and provides an easy-to-use interface. When a consumer selected USD Coin as a payment method, details of the transaction were displayed, and upon review of the information, the consumer authorized payment using their internet-based browser wallet extension.
On June 18, Repay Holdings Corp. (NASDAQ:RPAY) completed its first successful proof of concept, allowing the acceptance of Stablecoin payments via its platform. This represented a significant milestone in REPAY's efforts to evaluate blockchain payment solutions for its enterprise clients and their end-users.
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The proof of concept was a fully functional demonstration of a consumer-to-business transaction executed on the Stellar blockchain system. Consumers with a compatible digital wallet could initiate a transfer of USD Coin to a corresponding wallet belonging to a REPAY client. USD Coin is a fiat-backed, regulated stablecoin pegged to the U.S. Dollar at 1:1.
The demonstration was built around utilizing the company's existing technology stack and provides an easy-to-use interface. When a consumer selected USD Coin as a payment method, details of the transaction were displayed, and upon review of the information, the consumer authorized payment using their internet-based browser wallet extension.
2 months ago
Choreo has taken over "substantially all" of the ****** ets of Resource Financial Group (RFG), an RIA headquartered in Wilmette, Illinois.
RFG holds about $700m in ****** ets under management as of 30 April 2026.
It is headed by Peter Maris, founding partner, and Brian Pugal, partner.
The firm's client service operations are handled by a six-member team under Alexandra Moise.
Maris said: "Our entire team is excited to join Choreo. Our clients value our relationship-based client service model backed by data and plan coordination. With Choreo, we'll have more resources and consistency behind our processes, which means a smoother experience for them."
RFG holds about $700m in ****** ets under management as of 30 April 2026.
It is headed by Peter Maris, founding partner, and Brian Pugal, partner.
The firm's client service operations are handled by a six-member team under Alexandra Moise.
Maris said: "Our entire team is excited to join Choreo. Our clients value our relationship-based client service model backed by data and plan coordination. With Choreo, we'll have more resources and consistency behind our processes, which means a smoother experience for them."
2 months ago
The market is not only technically overbought at this time, but arguably on shaky fundamental ground. High inflation is slowly chipping away at the economy, and the steep valuations of artificial intelligence (AI) stocks that performed so well when the AI revolution was still young are now being questioned.
Nevertheless, there are compelling growth stocks out there. You just might need to dig a little deeper than you normally would to find them. Here are three suggestions to get your search started.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
For the entirety of Plug Power's (NASDAQ: PLUG) 29-year existence, it's been unprofitable, and increasingly so. For most of this time, plenty of observers wondered why the hydrogen fuel cell company was so willing to stick with what seemingly looked like a lost cause.
Now we know. This technology is finally moving into the mainstream, offering the company a chance to reach enough scale that profitability is at least possible.
Nevertheless, there are compelling growth stocks out there. You just might need to dig a little deeper than you normally would to find them. Here are three suggestions to get your search started.
Missed Nvidia in 2009? This Rare Signal Is Flashing Again. In 2009, a "Double Down" signal flashed for a little-known chipmaker called Nvidia. For the first time in years, that same "Total Conviction" signal is flashing for a company 1/100th the size of Nvidia. Continue »
For the entirety of Plug Power's (NASDAQ: PLUG) 29-year existence, it's been unprofitable, and increasingly so. For most of this time, plenty of observers wondered why the hydrogen fuel cell company was so willing to stick with what seemingly looked like a lost cause.
Now we know. This technology is finally moving into the mainstream, offering the company a chance to reach enough scale that profitability is at least possible.
2 months ago
Mexico's trucking industry is facing a growing driver shortage, with 14% of commercial driver positions sitting vacant as fleet operators struggle to recruit new workers, according to a new survey by the International Road Transport Union (IRU).
The 14% vacancy rate is the second highest among the 18 markets surveyed, trailing only Uzbekistan at 15%, and exceeds the global average vacancy rate of 11%.
The findings highlight mounting workforce pressures in a country that relies heavily on trucking to move domestic freight and support cross-border trade with the U.S.
The report found that recruitment difficulties have worsened in nearly every market since 2021, suggesting driver shortages have become a structural issue rather than one tied to freight cycles or economic slowdowns.
Geneva, Switzerland-based IRU is a global transportation organization with members in 75 countries that represents the interests of bus, coach, taxi and truck operators.
The 14% vacancy rate is the second highest among the 18 markets surveyed, trailing only Uzbekistan at 15%, and exceeds the global average vacancy rate of 11%.
The findings highlight mounting workforce pressures in a country that relies heavily on trucking to move domestic freight and support cross-border trade with the U.S.
The report found that recruitment difficulties have worsened in nearly every market since 2021, suggesting driver shortages have become a structural issue rather than one tied to freight cycles or economic slowdowns.
Geneva, Switzerland-based IRU is a global transportation organization with members in 75 countries that represents the interests of bus, coach, taxi and truck operators.
